FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers
Ethiopia defeat South Africa in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
Ethiopia have defeated South Africa 3-0 in the first leg of the second round of the U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 qualifier.
Menayesh Tesfaye gave the hosts the lead after 10 minutes at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa.
Nine minutes later Hidat Kasu made it 2-0 for the home side who kept attacking in numbers. After recess South Africa tried to re-organise themselves, but still failed to find the goals past the hosts.
Kasu picked her second goal of the day after 72 minutes to make sure Ethiopia takes a 3-0 advantage to South Africa for the return leg.
It was also a good start for new coach of Ethiopia’s U-17 women’s team, Rawda Ali who was only appointed about a moth ago.
Kenya’s Junior Starlets who were meant to face DR Congo on Sunday have advanced to the next round after their opponents withdrew from the competition. On Tuesday Burundi will be in action with a first leg clash against Botswana.
The best three teams that win after the fourth round will qualify to represent Africa at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to take place in the Dominican Republic.